audio set-up for beginners [continued]

[benchman]

Check out the Focal iBus.

great, i didn't know they have until. this could be my option if ever i have to upgrade the stock HU and those cheap paper cones at the front. i still have my 165k at the shelves.
thanks for the heads up bro.

[sientobente]

I'm just using a usb cable to connect the head unit with the iPhone. Aside from turning on the apps, have you also created an account & logged in?

Yup, created the account for AppRadioLive. Also installed ECTouch, no go. Anyway, I'll just wait for Google's full support in Android Auto for Waze.

Anyway, just a different question. The stock HU in my wife's current-gen Altis does not recognize Spotify. Planning to get an X2850BT to replace it. Have you had experience using spotify on that HU?

[bugsmobile]

Yup, created the account for AppRadioLive. Also installed ECTouch, no go. Anyway, I'll just wait for Google's full support in Android Auto for Waze.

Anyway, just a different question. The stock HU in my wife's current-gen Altis does not recognize Spotify. Planning to get an X2850BT to replace it. Have you had experience using spotify on that HU?

I first saw the 2850 installed in my friend's car & I saw it had waze integration. I decided to have one for my wife's car. At first, the waze app didn't show in the head unit, & I couldn't figure out why.

Then when I had steering wheel done by seatmate, they disconnected the battery so as not to accidentally deploy the airbag. When it was connected again, the waze app already showed in the head unit. Maybe you also need to remove the terminals of the battery to reset your head unit & hopefully the waze app would now show (you need to open the waze app so pioneer would add it to one of their apps - see pic below).







For Spotify, yup it can integrate with the 2850 head unit. You can control it too via the head unit or steering wheel controls as well (see pic below).

[AltisAndMZ3FAN]

Since i'm constantly in traffic - 4 hours a day back and forth. I'm seriously considering of having my altis installed a sound setup. I'm more into SQ but depends on the mood,i also listen to music (ex. animals - martin garrix). Variety of old songs to EDM is the music i'm into.

I've compiled my choices, i would like to have your opinion.
Pioneer x2850BT
Hertz ES250 10"
Morel Maximo Entry Level
DS18 EXEL 4CH AMP

= 40k all - 2MC audio - Prob is located at Binan laguna.

Pioneer x2850BT
Focal 165AS
Focal Sub 25AF
RF Prime AMP

= 50k all - 2MC audio

PIONEER x2850BT
DS18 CANDY 4CH AMP
DS18 6 "MIDS
DS18 TWEETS
SUB WORTH 10k

= 50k all - staunch audio

Pioneer x2850BT
Morel Maximo Entry Level
JL AUDIO 10" Sub worth 10k
JL AUDIO AMPLIFIER worth 11k

= 52k all made by Mickeys Autosound

I know all of them are great installer considering they're on the list of affiliated shops of EMMA. Just want to know which is the most bang for the buck, as my funds are limited (50k). I also prefer shops that accepts credit card .

[Sleepcare]

Since i'm constantly in traffic - 4 hours a day back and forth. I'm seriously considering of having my altis installed a sound setup. I'm more into SQ but depends on the mood,i also listen to music (ex. animals - martin garrix). Variety of old songs to EDM is the music i'm into.

I've compiled my choices, i would like to have your opinion.
Pioneer x2850BT
Hertz ES250 10"
Morel Maximo Entry Level
DS18 EXEL 4CH AMP

= 40k all - 2MC audio - Prob is located at Binan laguna.

Pioneer x2850BT
Focal 165AS
Focal Sub 25AF
RF Prime AMP

= 50k all - 2MC audio

PIONEER x2850BT
DS18 CANDY 4CH AMP
DS18 6 "MIDS
DS18 TWEETS
SUB WORTH 10k

= 50k all - staunch audio

Pioneer x2850BT
Morel Maximo Entry Level
JL AUDIO 10" Sub worth 10k
JL AUDIO AMPLIFIER worth 11k

= 52k all made by Mickeys Autosound

I know all of them are great installer considering they're on the list of affiliated shops of EMMA. Just want to know which is the most bang for the buck, as my funds are limited (50k). I also prefer shops that accepts credit card .

I prefer this set-up:

Pioneer x2850BT
Morel Maximo Entry Level
JL AUDIO 10" Sub worth 10k
JL AUDIO AMPLIFIER worth 11k

= 52k all made by Mickeys Autosound

I don't know but Focal's sound signature is an acquired taste. To some it may be harsh and vice versa. So I choose Morel. But still, ymmv.

[Lorrainelv]

Hello, my friend,i am a new comer in this forum ,this is my first time to post my ideas on it , and i am interested in your post , hope we can have more chance to communication .

[AltisAndMZ3FAN]

I prefer this set-up:

Pioneer x2850BT
Morel Maximo Entry Level
JL AUDIO 10" Sub worth 10k
JL AUDIO AMPLIFIER worth 11k

= 52k all made by Mickeys Autosound

I don't know but Focal's sound signature is an acquired taste. To some it may be harsh and vice versa. So I choose Morel. But still, ymmv.

Hi thanks for the response, do you think this could go loud as well? Not necessarily that i have to wake up neighborhood. With the 52k this also includes the 10k woodwork by Mickeys, i dont know how it looks though but i'm expecting this to be basic. I don't actually look for a fancy setup but a decent OEM style / a good looking box would do. Also i don't really load my trunk space that much.

[Sleepcare]

Hi thanks for the response, do you think this could go loud as well? Not necessarily that i have to wake up neighborhood. With the 52k this also includes the 10k woodwork by Mickeys, i dont know how it looks though but i'm expecting this to be basic. I don't actually look for a fancy setup but a decent OEM style / a good looking box would do. Also i don't really load my trunk space that much.

Sorry for the late reply as I was on vacation mode yesterday.

Yes, that system could go loud but of course you can lower down your volume so that you will not wake your neighborhood up. I think that it will be basic but you can ask the shop to make you a good looking one unless their boxes are already pre-fabricated.

[babybackrivs]

Hi guys, with a budget of around 5k, what good seps can I get? I asked ACA and he suggested the nakamichi seps tapos deadening. Sa jetcar naman, DS18 black diamond. Do you have any other suggestions? TIA


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[sientobente]

I first saw the 2850 installed in my friend's car & I saw it had waze integration. I decided to have one for my wife's car. At first, the waze app didn't show in the head unit, & I couldn't figure out why.

Then when I had steering wheel done by seatmate, they disconnected the battery so as not to accidentally deploy the airbag. When it was connected again, the waze app already showed in the head unit. Maybe you also need to remove the terminals of the battery to reset your head unit & hopefully the waze app would now show (you need to open the waze app so pioneer would add it to one of their apps - see pic below).







For Spotify, yup it can integrate with the 2850 head unit. You can control it too via the head unit or steering wheel controls as well (see pic below).

Sorry for the late reply. Tried disconnecting the batt, still no go. Anyway, I was reading some threads in diymobileaudio I think, and I'll try change some settings on my HU to see if I can make it pop-up.